Nuke Mk1

NUKE MK1.

Dynamics. Refined.

A precision feedback compressor designed for engineers, producers and mastering professionals who expect absolute control without sacrificing musicality.

Nuke MK1 recreates the natural response of classic analog feedback compressors while embracing the precision of modern DSP. Every gain reduction curve, harmonic stage and control has been engineered to feel musical, predictable and reliable in real-world production.

Whether you're adding subtle glue to a mix, controlling aggressive transients or mastering with confidence, Nuke MK1 delivers clean dynamics with optional analog character when you need it.

Why Nuke MK1?

Most compressors force you to choose between transparency and coloration.

Nuke MK1 gives you both.

Its feedback architecture naturally reacts to program material, producing smooth, musical compression while preserving punch and depth. When desired, the integrated saturation stage introduces controlled harmonic richness without compromising clarity.

Every processing stage has been carefully calibrated to work together as a complete dynamics ecosystem rather than a collection of separate modules.

Professional Features.

Precision Feedback Compression.

Classic feedback topology delivering smooth, musical gain reduction with exceptional control.

Integrated Sidechain EQ.

Shape the detector independently from the audio path to create cleaner, more transparent compression.

Soft Clip Saturation.

Introduce controlled analog-style harmonics while preserving transient impact.

Peak Limiter.

Final protection stage for absolute peak control without disrupting the compressor's character.

Real-Time THD Meter.

Monitor harmonic generation as it happens and precisely control coloration.

High-Resolution Gain Reduction Meter.

Accurate visual feedback for confident dynamic decisions.

Oversampling.

High-quality oversampling minimizes aliasing and preserves clarity even under heavy processing.

Built for Mixing & Mastering.

Nuke MK1 adapts naturally to virtually any source:

• Drums
• Bass
• Vocals
• Synths
• Mix Bus
• Master Bus.

From subtle dynamic refinement to aggressive punch, every control has been designed for fast, confident decisions.

Philosophy.

Calibration is not the final step.

It is the foundation.

Every Side Key System processor is designed, measured, tested and calibrated throughout development to ensure stable behavior, repeatable results and uncompromising precision.

Every parameter exists for a reason.

Every interaction has been carefully tuned.

The objective is simple:

Create audio tools that behave like precision instruments rather than generic plugins.

Designed by Engineers. Built for Music.

Nuke MK1 is entirely designed, coded and calibrated by Side Key System.

No unnecessary features.

No gimmicks.

Only precision dynamics processing built to become part of your everyday workflow.

System Requirements (Windows).

Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11.

CPU Quadcore.

4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended).

20 MB available disk space.

Display resolution: 1280 × 720 or higher.

Plugin Formats.

VST3 (64-bit).

Unity.

Standalone Application (64-bit).